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Jul12022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Level Cross Fire Truck Has Minor Electrical Fire in Randleman

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RANDLEMAN N.C. - Crews from the Level Cross Fire Department, bringing the departments squad truck to Randleman for service, had to call fellow firefighters after a small electrical fire started inside the truck. Early this afternoon two firefighters with the Level Cross Fire Department were bringing the departments old squad truck (used for medical and rescue calls) into Randleman to diagnose a problem with the apparatus was having starting. According to officials on scene a small electrical fire started in the center console, where the radios and other equipment for lighting and sirens are located. Firefighters pulled over at the roundabout in Randleman in front of Sheetz and called for assistance from the Randleman Fire Department. The fire was quickly extinguished, no on...

Jul12022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Fourth of July Events – Where To See Fireworks!

Events

ASHEBORO N.C. - The 4th of July landed on a Monday this year, meaning get ready for a three day weekend. If you are looking for fireworks or just something to do with all your time off here is a list of events in Randolph County. Know of an event we missed? Let us know by emailing events@randolphnewsnow.com Fireworks and Food Trucks July 4 @ 6:00 PM (FREE) - Food Trucks and music by Walden Sound Systems will begin at 6 pm for those who want to come grab some treats and enjoy great music before the fireworks show after dusk. View Event Details ZooKeepers at McCrary Park July 4 @ 7:00 PM - Join the newly named Asheboro ZooKeepers for a fireworks display following their game - celebrate the USA at McCrary Ballpark. View Event ...

Jul12022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

DOT Announces ‘Operation Firecracker’ Ahead of Holiday Travel

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Car and trucks in Traffic jam on highway in rush hour (bignai/Adobe Stock) ASHEBORO N.C. - Today marks the start of one of the busiest holiday travel seasons of the year. AAA says they predict around 47.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home during the holiday weekend from June 30th to July 4th. That number is up 3.7% over 2021, bringing the number of travelers just shy of the numbers in 2019, prior to most COVID-19 Stay at Home orders. In preparation for the increase in holiday travel, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program has started its annual Fourth of July Booze It & Lose It campaign, this year known as 'Operation Firecracker'. Troopers with the State Highway Patrol will have an increased its presence across North Carolina to stop or discourage unsaf...

Jun292022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Firefighters Respond To Vehicle Fire in Asheboro

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ASHEBORO N.C. - At around 5:30 pm firefighters with the Asheboro Fire Department were called to 554 E Dixie Dr in Asheboro. A 911 caller reported a pick-up truck at the back of the carwash next the Cookout was on fire. When crews arrived they found an older model Chevrolet Silverado 2500 on fire at the back of the parking lot near Cox Ave. The fire was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is not yet know.

Jun292022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Wife Charged In Unexpected Death Of Local Firefighter

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Credit - Ramseur Fire Department via Facebook ASHEBORO N.C. - The wife of a local firefighter has been booked into the Randolph County Jail on murder charges just 3 days after a local fire department announced the unexpected death on Facebook. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office says on Saturday, June 25th, 2022, they responded to Ridge Rd in Seagrove after receiving a 911 call regarding an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound. They identified the victim as 37-year-old MJ (Mishael James) Auman, and say he was transported to an area hospital by emergency personnel where he succumbed to his injuries. On June 26th 2022, the Seagrove Rural Volunteer Fire Department announced that MJ Auman, a volunteer with the department for 21 years, had died unexpectedly on Saturday. MJ A...

Jun282022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Human Remains Found In Randolph County Identified

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Randolph County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle (Stock Photo/Acme News Archive) ASHEBORO N.C. - Human remains found in Randolph County earlier this year have been identified as a missing 34 year-old Asheboro man. Michael Dwayne Wilkerson, age 34, was last seen by family on September 15th, 2011, in the area of Burney Road and New Hope Church Road in Asheboro.. Police say they located a wrecked pickup truck that same day which had Wilkerson's cell phone in it but there was no one in or around the totaled truck. The Sheriff's Office says the last call made on that cell phone wasphone had been made about 2:30 am. A highway patrol trooper arrived on the several hours later at around 5:15 am after a passerby reported the wreck. Michael Dwayne Wilkerson Michael Dwayne Wilkerson was o...

Jun272022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Recently Resigned School Counselor Facing Multiple Sex Crime Charges

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ASHEBORO N.C. - A local school counselor who recently resigned after allegations that he was messaging students inappropriately is now facing multiple felony sex crime charges. According to a press release from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on May 29th 2022, they received a report of sexual offense allegations against Adam David Duncan. Between May 29th and May 30th 2022 at least 2 former students posted screenshots on Facebook of messages they say they had received from Duncan, both when they were still students as well as recently. According to Randolph County Schools Duncan worked at Wheatmore High School from August 15th 2012 until he transferred to Liberty Elementary School on August 19th 2019. Around a year later Duncan transferred to Randleman Middle School on August 1...

Jun232022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Bicyclist Hit By Car in Randleman – Airlifted In Critical Condition

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RANDLEMAN N.C. - A bicyclist was airlifted in critical condition this evening after being struck while crossing the street in front of Sir Pizza in Randleman. According to officials on the scene at 6:42 pm Randolph County 911 dispatched the Randleman Police and Fire Departments along with Randolph County EMS to 413 S Main St. A 911 caller reported a bicyclist who was crossing the street was struck by a vehicle. Randleman firefighters arrived on scene at 6:45 pm, just 3 minutes after they were dispatched, and the victim was transported to the practice field located behind Randleman High School where UNC Air Care landed to pick up the patient. S Main St was closed between Sunset St and W Brown St for several hours as police gathered evidence and investigated the accident. A...

Jun132022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Not A Dry Heat – Weather Service Warns of Dangerously Hot Weather This Week

Weather

ASHEBORO N.C. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Raleigh is warning of dangerously hot temperatures this week as a high as 105 to 112 degrees expected as soon as tomorrow. (V/Adobe Stock) TLDR Heat index values at or above 105 degrees are expected today, with even higher readings of 105 to 112 expected Tuesday.A Heat Advisory has been issued today from Noon to 8 pm for much of central NC.An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued Tuesday for much of central NC. Heat Credit- NWS According to forecasters with the NWS, a strong high pressure will be building over the Tennessee Valley region will build across the Southeast United States through much of the week, resulting in hot and humid conditions. Heat index values at or above 105 degrees are expected today, wit...

Jun32022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Two Suspects Shot By Homeowner During Possible Home Invasion in Asheboro [Updated]

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ASHEBORO N.C. - The Asheboro Police Department says two suspects of a possible home invasion were injured after the homeowner opened fire, hitting them both this morning. This morning just after 4:30 am, officers with the Asheboro Police Department's patrol division were dispatched to the area of Underwood Street in reference to a 911 hang-up call. The officers learned from 911 that there was a subject with a gunshot wound nearby at 1634 Traci Street. When officers arrived on Traci Street they located a male at the rear of the residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. A second male, also suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, was located a short distance away on Hinshaw Street, according to a press release from the Asheboro Police Department One victim was airlifted to ...